L'Etivaz Alpage Cheese from Germany
Seasonal Swiss L'Etivaz cheese made only in summer pastures using raw milk, developing large eyes characteristic of high-altitude Emmentaler production. AOP protected product under HTS 0406.90.48 for eye-formation Swiss variants. Smoky, complex flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Limited seasonal availability - plan quota applications accordingly; AOP paperwork essential
• Raw milk aging certificates required (>90 days)
• Special seasonal TRQ considerations